Williamsburg, Va.(April 29, 2012) - William and Mary
running back Jonathan Grimes and tight end Alex Gottlieb have agreed to terms
with NFL teams. Grimes will join the Houston Texans, while Gottlieb will head
to the Detroit Lions.

The most decorated player in Colonial
Athletic Association history, Grimes finished his collegiate career with 11
all-conference honors and owns W&M's all-time records for rushing yards
(4,541), all-purpose yards (7,955) and kickoff return yards (2,289).
Additionally, he ranks third on the CAA's career all-purpose yards list and
sixth on the league's career rushing yards list.

As a senior, Grimes earned All-America
honors from four organizations and finished fourth in the final voting for the
Walter Payton Award, which honors the nation's top FCS player. En route to
garnering the accolades, Grimes led the nation with 228.2 all-purpose yards per
game and ranked sixth in the country with 130.1 rushing yards per game. The
Palmyra, N.J., native also set single-season school records with 2,510
all-purpose yards, 1,431 rushing yards and 817 kickoff return yards. Grimes
rushed for more than 130 yards in six of eight conference games in 2011 - highlighted
by three consecutive 200+ yard games to close out the fall.

A two-time All-America
selection, Gottlieb finished his collegiate career with 75 receptions for 905
yards with five touchdowns. Additionally, the two-time first-team
all-conference honoree averaged 12.1 yards per reception during his four years
at the College.

As a senior, Gottlieb
ranked second on the team with 33 receptions for 424 yards with a touchdown,
while his average of 12.8 yards per catch ranked just outside the league's top
10. He was especially productive in conference action, as he totaled 26 receptions
for 332 yards and recorded multiple catches against all eight league opponents.

Grimes and Gottlieb will
join a group of five other Tribe players who were on NFL rosters last season: David
Caldwell (Colts), Derek
Cox (Jaguars), Mike Leach (Cardinals), Sean Lissemore (Cowboys),
and Adrian Tracy (Giants).